By vmg@gmail.com 
Spanish airline Air Europa has resumed flights between Madrid and Caracas, restoring a key international air connection that had been suspended since late November 2025. The restart marks a significant moment in reconnecting Venezuela with European destinations after months of limited connectivity due to safety and operational restrictions.
🗓️ Flight Resumption Schedule
Air Europa is reactivating its Madrid-Caracas route gradually, with a phased schedule that expands over February and March 2026.
📍 February Schedule
- Flights on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays
- Dates: 17, 20, 22, 24, 27 February
(There may be changes past 21 March; check airline updates)
📍 March Schedule
- Flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays
- Dates include: 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20 March
Air Europa will announce any additional flights or changes beyond this timeframe through its official channels.
🛫 First Return Service after Suspension
Air Europa’s first flight departed Madrid-Barajas on 17 February, operated with a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, and landed in Caracas, marking the airline’s return to service after nearly three months of operational freeze.
The airline became the first Spanish carrier to resume flights to Venezuela, ahead of others such as Plus Ultra (scheduled to return in March) and Iberia (expected to restart in April).
🔁 Why Were Flights Suspended?
Service between Spain and Venezuela was halted towards the end of November 2025. The suspension came after aviation safety advisories were issued amid regional security concerns, leading carriers to pause operations. Some airlines even had their flying licenses temporarily withdrawn by Venezuelan authorities in response to the suspension.
Since then, diplomatic and aviation authorities have gradually eased restrictions, allowing direct flights to resume.
🇻🇪 Broader Aviation Context
Air Europa’s move signals a broader re-establishment of international aviation links to Venezuela. Other airlines are planning or have already announced their own returns:
- Plus Ultra: flights restarting on 3 March, initially twice weekly, expanding later in March.
- Iberia: expected to resume services from April (routes and schedule pending confirmation).
Together, these restarts will help rebuild air connectivity that has been constrained since late 2025.
✈️ What This Means for Travelers
✨ Positive Impacts
- Direct connectivity restored for tourists, business travelers, and families between Spain and Venezuela.
- More flexible travel options as additional flights and airlines return.
📌 Travel Tips
- Book early due to high demand on reopening flights.
- Check entry requirements (visas, vaccination certificates, etc.) before travel.
- Stay updated on schedules via official airline and airport announcements.
🧭 Quick Summary
- ✈️ Air Europa resumed Madrid-Caracas flights on 17 Feb 2026.
- 📍 Three flights weekly in February; four weekly in March (expanding later).
- 🇪🇸 Plus Ultra and Iberia plan to restart service later in March/April.
- 📊 Restores air links suspended since Nov 2025 amid security restrictions.